I Told You So...

Day 4, 20 February 2011

To Ibu's, to Ibu's, to eat me some pig

Home again, home again, jiggety jig

We decided to check out Ibu Oka's new outlet, approximately 300m from the current eatery. And although it was a more spacious set-up, it did not offer the same dining experience. This one's relatively quieter, and it came across as if it's catered to visitors who already have had the "full experience" from the first outlet. Visitors to this restaurant are here so they don't have to spend time waiting for seats; but that's only the impression I got. The food standards are the same though, so it's still great!

new outlet; approx. 300m from Ubud Palace

pebbled pig

my fav combo ---> nasi babi guling special: 30,000rp / teh botol: 5,000rp

For first-timers to Ibu Oka's, I'll strongly recommend you visit the outlet right opposite Ubud Palace, and get the full-on experience. It's a small, open-aired warung with "communal-style" seatings. That's right, you'll have to remove your shoes by the steps, and go find yourself an empty slot by the long table. The staff will come by and take your orders and in the meantime, you can strike up a conversation with the person next to you/across from you.

And me? I'm happy I get to eat my nasi babi guling yet again. Funny how this is the first time I've eaten this more than once on the same trip!

(looks at L with a grin: "So can we have this again for dinner tonight? Ok ok, that's too much, how about lunch tomorrow then?")